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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507.84, 701.02 and 436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507.84, 701.02 and 436.66 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507.84 : 701.02 = 436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507.84/701.02 = 436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507.84x = 701.02 × 436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507.84x = 306,106.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,106.19/507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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